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317. The Ratline: Nazi Fugitives and Their Evasion of Justice

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Nazi Fugitives and Church Complicity

This chapter uncovers the involvement of the Catholic Church in aiding Nazi fugitives after World War II, exploring relationships between clergy and right-wing politics. It highlights the escape routes to South America and key figures in the networks that facilitated these evasions of justice. Furthermore, it examines the moral and practical motivations behind the sheltering of high-ranking Nazi officials, particularly in the context of anti-communist efforts by South American regimes.

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